Chapter 165

Havenreach Hospital. A standalone building, just for Sebastian. He was still out cold. By his bedside sat Mrs. Richards, hair messy, clothes wrinkled like she'd just rushed from home. She had her hand over her mouth, quietly sobbing, trying not to wake her son, scared even her tears might bring him more pain. She still couldn't wrap her head around what Ms. Woods had told them. Sebastian was sick. He'd forgotten so much-his parents, his siblings, his kids. Worst of all, even Elaria didn't register in his memory anymore. One day, he might just... not make it. Mrs. Richards had only the one son. The thought alone crushed her; tears kept streaming down. She longed for him to just wake up and talk to her, yet deep down, she dreaded what would happen if he opened his eyes and didn't know who they were. The family was gathered in silence. After laying everything out, Ms. Woods wiped at her eyes and added, "Mr. Richards didn't want Mrs. Grace to know. He was worried it'd affect her pregnancy.